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UK keen on digital economy partnership with Singapore
13-Feb-2020     Straits Times
Britain is looking at the digital economy as an area to strengthen its relationship with Singapore as both sides negotiate a new post-Brexit trade deal.
EU adopts Vietnam trade deals despite human rights concerns
12-Feb-2020     AP
European lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam, despite concerns about the human rights situation in the country.
Dutch politicians divided on free trade agreement with Canada
12-Feb-2020     Talk Finance
The Lower House of Dutch Parliament is debating CETA. A storm of criticism has arisen against CETA since 2017, from politicians, economists and environmental organizations to part of SMEs and small farmers’ organizations.
US, Ecuador 'very close' to concluding free trade agreement - White House
12-Feb-2020     Urdu Point
The United States and Ecuador are close to concluding a free trade agreement. US President is scheduled to meet with Ecuadorian counterpart at the White House on Wednesday (12 February).
As Trump takes aim at EU trade, European officials brace for fight
12-Feb-2020     Reuters
A scaled-down deal could include European apples and pears, US seafood, and food safety standards.
A new approach on investment
12-Feb-2020     The Hindu
A US-India trade deal will have historic significance, especially if it ushers in a period of strong collaboration to advance a shared bilateral trade agenda and effectively resolves troubles as they arise.
Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement enters into force
12-Feb-2020     Mirage News
The Australian minerals industry has access to new export markets and investment opportunities with the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) entering into force today.
Erdogan’s Pakistan visit ‘golden opportunity’ to boost trade ties
12-Feb-2020     Anadolu Agency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan this week will not only help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries but will also help boost bilateral trade
Member states ‘in the dark’ over Commission’s talks with the US
11-Feb-2020     Euractiv
A group of EU member states are unhappy about the lack of information from the European Commission on the trade talks with the US and have expressed their “nervousness” about what could be in the deal.
Vietnam looks to burnish human rights image before EU trade vote
11-Feb-2020     South China Morning Post
The European Commission, which is responsible for negotiating the EU's free trade deals, recognises Vietnam's human rights record as a cause for concern. It stresses, however, that the deal will provide a platform to address such issues.